• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Looking for a new Tripod; Input sought

J Gontesky

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In readying for the 2007 season (even though it has arguably already started) I've read a few samplings of tripod reviews and would love to hear the input from this forum on a good, solid, sturdy tripod brand/model.

I chase with a relatively light/small MiniDV camcorder, but a heavier Canon 30D with long lenses and need a solid tripod that will serve me better than the $40 minimalist model that I'm currently operating with.

I'd prefer one with a small detachable head/mount piece that I can buy duplicates of (so that I can leave these mounting parts attached to the cameras and just "snap" the cameras into place as need be and don't have to screw onto each camera each time I want to switch...).

Thanks in advance!
 
Hi- Very happy with the Manfrotto 458B tripod and 322RC2 head. A bit pricey but should last forever.
Legs just pull down and lock and unlock with the push of a button. Pretty smooth. It has am attached strap for carrying.
The head is a swivel/panning type head that fliips every which way, with levels in it.
It's sturdy- I've used it with a 13 pound 400mm lens.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=manfrotto+458b

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=manfrotto+322+RC2&btnG=Search

Hope that helps.
Laura
 
Manfrotto tripods are the way to go. I have the 3221 WN Wilderness tripod that's about 200 dollars. It is very steady and it has served me well over the last 4 or 5 years.
 
Oh yes... and with the Manfrottos, I have about 5 of the mounting plates attached to the video camera, the 400mm lens, 2 camera bodies, etc.
It's nice not having to change those out all the time. I bought the spares on eBay for about $11 each.
Laura
 
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